Mckenzie River river
Total streamflow across the Mckenzie River was last observed at 8,640 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 17,137 acre-ft of water today; about 45% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 19,213 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-04-08 when daily discharge volume was observed at 160,850 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Mckenzie River Near Coburg reporting a streamflow rate of 2,850 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Mckenzie River Bl Payne Cr with a gauge stage of 2094.23 ft. This river is monitored from 8 different streamgauging stations along the Mckenzie River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 3,020 ft, the Mckenzie River At Outlet Of Clear Lake.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Mckenzie River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Mckenzie River
All 8 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mckenzie River At Outlet Of Clear Lake
OR
USGS 14158500
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271 | 1.71 | -0.7 | 44% | 122 | 3,300 | 3,020 |
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Mckenzie River Bl Payne Cr
OR
USGS 14158740
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220 | 2094.23 | 0.0 | 49% | 132 | 2,040 | 2,102 |
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Mckenzie R Blw Trail Br Dam Nr Belknap Springs
OR
USGS 14158850
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748 | 6.41 | 0.9 | 61% | 429 | 11,200 | 1,988 |
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Mckenzie River Near Vida
OR
USGS 14162500
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2,580 | 1.55 | 0.0 | 57% | 1,420 | 64,400 | 861 |
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Mckenzie River Blw Leaburg Dam
OR
USGS 14163150
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2,740 | 5.05 | -1.1 | 75% | 977 | 50,900 | 702 |
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Mckenzie River Near Walterville
OR
USGS 14163900
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2,710 | 2.73 | -3.9 | 91% | 995 | 56,100 | 596 |
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Mckenzie River Abv Hayden Br
OR
USGS 14164900
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2,730 | 53.36 | -2.9 | 57% | 1,210 | 47,500 | 467 |
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Mckenzie River Near Coburg
OR
USGS 14165500
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2,850 | 7.81 | -2.1 | 56% | 1,540 | 88,200 | 396 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Mckenzie River
The McKenzie River is a tributary of the Willamette River located in Oregon, stretching for approximately 90 miles. The river was named after Scottish-Canadian explorer Donald McKenzie, who first discovered the river in 1812. The McKenzie River is renowned for its clear water and pristine environment, making it a popular recreational destination for fishing, rafting, and hiking. The river also has several hydroelectric dams, including Cougar, Blue River, and Trail Bridge Reservoirs, which provide electricity to the surrounding areas. Aside from its recreational and energy uses, the McKenzie River is also crucial for irrigation, particularly for farming in the Willamette Valley. The river is home to a variety of fish species, including trout and salmon, and has been a conservation focus for many organizations.
Recreation along the Mckenzie River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Mckenzie River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Mckenzie River
Where does the data for the Mckenzie River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.